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[piggy8692]

I'm playing on a Pearl double pedal (don't remember model off the top of my head). I notice that while I'm playing the left pedal always away from me. The heal end shoots up and out past my hi-hat pedal. I've tried moving it toward the other pedal, moving it out, but can't really seem to find anything that works. I don't have a rug or anything, but I am on carpet and I have the little anchors set all the way out.

What's the deal here? Has anyone else run into this?

[Rebeldrummer]

Hi Piggy

Welcome to OLD

Does your pedal base have spikes that dig in to the carpet? If so they are normally adjustable and you might be able to screw them out a litte more. Bear in mind they may rip up your carpet a bit, so it’s best to use a matt or older carpet.

Failing this, you could try Velcro on the base of the pedal, but once again it may damage the carpet.

[xymbalreborn]

Make sure the pedal is completely FLAT on the floor. If it's even unbalanced by a fraction of an inch, it will have the tendency to creep forward. I'm assuming your spikes are indeed sticking out as you mentioned.

[Pearldrummer07]

I would get an old rug or a mat, and put some Velcro on the bottom. Ive had to do that just to make sure it stays in place, works well. It can ruin a carpet though, so again, get an old rug or mat.

[Nate Brown]

This is an age old problem! Actually, the hi hat pedal sliding forward is usually the culprit, but with more and more setups containing double bass pedals, the sliding is an issue.

There are products like the Drum Mat http://www.musicians...ug?src=3WWRWXGP which help to prevent slipping.

I have spikes on my pedal that dig into the rug to keep it from moving.

In the past I've used velcro, and even a 35 pound weight behind my hi hat. Velcro seems to be the best solution although it makes it difficult to move around and/or adjust when needed.

Anyone else have any tips or tricks?

[Rhythmaticus]

Securing the pedal to the floor is all well and good, but had you considered that the sliding may be showing up a bit of a lack in your left foot technique? Just be careful that your ankle isn't too stiff and that you're not using too much of a 'pushing away' kind of motion. Adjusting the initial position of the pedal and your seat height may also help. Of course even with perfect technique the pedal could still slide, but it might be something to examine and keep in mind.

[drummingbulldog]

Try making a platform out of thin plywood to set up your drums on and screw down wood stoppers where you want your left kick drum pedal, kick drum rim, etc. You will never have that problem again and you can move the platform in case you gig. DIY things like this are cool because you can totally customize it for your kit and your setup. It's just a thought.

[israbatista]

I would get an old rug or a mat, and put some Velcro on the bottom. Ive had to do that just to make sure it stays in place, works well. It can ruin a carpet though, so again, get an old rug or mat.

He nailed it , put velcro in the bottom , it work

[YELLOW_TOAD]

We use three large 7' x 5' rugs on stage when we play. They are nice rugs with southwestern style print on each one. I take up the one in the middle, and the other guys use the others on each side of me.

Although all three of the rugs look similar, one of them I can't use to set my drums on. The weave is slightly different and it's just a tiny bit thinner than the others. It's difficult to see this without looking closely, but I have the same issue...my left pedal on my Iron Cobras will not grip it well.

[israbatista]

You could try those foam black rugs they sell for drums